Electric Vehicle Supplier Vetting & Factory Checklist

Evaluating Chinese electric vehicle suppliers requires verifying physical manufacturing infrastructure, legal business licenses, in-house battery assembly, export compliance documentation, and pre-shipment quality inspection protocols to avoid middleman trading markup and unverified quality risks.

Reviewed by Ainne Zhang (Operations Director) · Last verified 2026-07-26

Key facts

• Verify Business License: Ensure legal company name matches business license and bank account (e.g. Guangxi Xinli New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.)
• Confirm Factory vs Trading Company: Request live video walk-through of welding, painting, and assembly lines
• Check Battery Safety Credentials: Demand UN38.3 test reports, MSDS, and 1.2m drop test certificates
• Require PSPV Contract Clause: Ensure balance payment is contingent upon Pre-Shipment Production Video (PSPV) inspection

5-Step Red Flag Audit Protocol for B2B Importers

Never transfer deposit payments without verifying business license registration, physical factory address, component supply chain contracts, and written warranty enforcement terms.

How STARGO Guarantees Transparency for Global Importers

STARGO operates two owned manufacturing plants in Guangxi, provides direct factory pricing, self-manufactures lithium battery packs, and archives a complete PSPV video for every container.

Frequently asked questions

Can I request a live video tour of STARGO’s factory?

Yes, our sales team conducts live video walk-throughs of assembly lines upon request.

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